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Lighthouse team gives to shelter

The Southeast Elementary Lighthouse Team showed their big hearts by organizing a community service project for their furry friends at Waggin’ Tails Animal Shelter. The Lighthouse team spent …

Members of the Goshen County Wellness Center met on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the plans for a recreation center in the community. Topics of discussion were accumulating a joint powers board to help over seen the center, funding and location.

Wellness center committee shares input

TORRINGTON – On Wednesday, April 22, Go Goshen hosted the Wellness Center Introductory Meeting at 2 p.m.   “Alright, perhaps we’ll get started. There might be a late …

Rodriguez charges bound over to district court

TORRINGTON – The Honorable Nathaniel S. Hibben called the Cricut Court of the Eighth Judicial District to order at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 in the matter of the State of Wyoming vs. Tyger …
Yoder residents and concerned citizens attended the DEQ’s open house where the department discussed particulate matter monitoring and the next steps for the town.

DEQ continues monitoring

YODER – On Wednesday, April 23, the Department of Environmental Quality (EPA) held an open house on particulate matter (PM) monitoring and the next steps which can be taken to improve and …
Sports
Sophomore Ryder Tillard prepares for the NJCAA Esports Fortnite national championship match against a team from Oklahoma at EWC on Monday, April 21.  The Lancers went on to defeat Murray State College to capture the NJCAA Fortnite national title.

EWC Fortnite team bags national title

The EWC Esports team made history when it snagged the NJCAA Fortnite national title in the championship round on Monday.

Torrington’s Mac Hibben delivers a powerful pitch during the third inning of the Tigers ‘A’ home opener against Laramie on Wednesday, April 23. Hibben struck out nine over the course of four innings.
The Torrington Tigers 'A' Legion team opened the 2025 summer season with a resounding victory against Laramie.
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Junior Salma Beltran clears Torrington’s backfield during the first half of the April 22 home game against the Scottsbluff Lady Bearcats.
The Torrington High School Lady Blazers battled Scottsbluff down to the final seconds of Tuesday's home game.
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Senior Elijah Hatch, right, maneuvers the ball down the field during the April 4 game against Worland. Hatch scored the lone goal for Torrington during the April 22 away game versus Scottsbluff.
Despite winning the first half, the Torrington Blazers soccer team came up short in an away game against Scottsbluff on Tuesday.
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Freshman Shaylyn Wunder hits a triple into right field during the second game of the April 22 double-header against Wheatland. Wunder’s triple resulted in three RBI, narrowing Wheatland’s lead to a single run, 7-6, in the third inning.
The Torrington Lady Blazers softball team demonstrated significant improvement over the course of a double-header against Wheatland.
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Lancer sophomore sets course record

EWC sophomore and Lancer golfer Tytan Birchell set a new course record at the Cottonwood Golf Course in Torrington when he shot 61 strokes during a routine practice before the CWC Invitational in early April.

EWC sophomore and Lancer golfer set a new course record at the Cottonwood Golf Course during practice in early April.

Lady Blazers defeat Newcastle in OT

Sophomore Kynzi Thomas battles her Newcastle opponent for the ball during the April 17 away game. Thomas scored one of the penalty kicks during the overtime shootout that helped the Lady Blazers defeat Newcastle.

The Torrington Lady Blazers captured their first conference win for the season with an overtime victory against Newcastle.

THS tracksters bag gold at Burns

Freshman Illyana Ponce, pictured above at the Okie Blanchard invite in Cheyenne, capture gold in the 800-meters in Burns on April 17. Ponce also helped the THS sprint-medley relay team garner gold.

The Torrington girls' track team bagged gold at the Burns Invitational while the boys team placed fourth.

LFL boys third, girls fifth at Burns

Junior Jordynn Speckner, pictured at the Scottsbluff invitational in March, snagged gold in the girls’ 1600-meters at Burns on April 17 with a time of 6:06.77.

The LFL Doggers bagged bronze at the Burns Invitational while the Lady Doggers came in fifth place.

Southeast girls fourth, boys seventh at Burns

Junior Hadley Leithead, pictured above at the Bayard meet in early April, won the discus at the Burns Invitational on April 17 with a toss of 109-09.

The Southeast High School Lady Cyclones clinched fourth place at the Burns Invitational while the boys placed seventh.

Obituaries
Mark Dan Moriarty
MADISON, WISCONSIN – It is with great sadness that the family of Mark Dan Moriarty announce his death on April 10, 2025. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Virginia …
Jacquelyn H. Waln
GOODYEAR, ARIZONA – Mrs. Jacquelyn H. Waln of Goodyear Arizona, passed to rest in the Lord on April 4, 2025. She was born in Lingle to proud parents, Irvin and Anna Hoitsma. From her …
LaVetta Snyder
BENKELMAN, NEBRASKA – LaVetta Snyder was born on December 17, 1915 (two years prior to the US entering World War I) near Rollwitz, Nebraska. She was the third of 12 children born to Charles and …
Colyer Funeral Home
Community

Community Calendar

APRIL TORRINGTON - Town Hall meeting with Goshen County Legislators reporting on the recent legislative session Monday, April 28th 6:30 p.m. Brand Room in the Rendezvous Center on the Goshen …

Community band and choir concert, May 4 at EWC

TORRINGTON – Music lovers, mark your calendars! The Eastern Wyoming College Fine Arts Auditorium will come alive with the sound of music on Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. as the Community Band and …

WSGS and USGS collaborate on new airborne mineral survey in southeastern Wyoming

LARAMIE – The Wyoming State Geological Survey, in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey will conduct a high-resolution airborne geophysical survey across portions of southeastern Wyoming …

Lingle proclaims Arbor Day

LINGLE – Mayor Micah Foster called the Lingle Town Council meeting to order at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23. Present at the meeting were council members Shelly Duncan, Jeff Jerome, Kathy …
Records

April 13-18 court fines

April 13 Mark A. Stevens, Torrington, valid certificate of title, certificate of registration and license plates/temp permit required, $140. April 14 Kriston Madill, Rapid City, South …

Emergency services log

March 25 – 26 07:38 – Suspicious circumstances – Occurred on Main St. Rp said $240 in bad coupons yesterday. Disposition: completed.   08:04 – Follow up on …

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Wyoming news

US and Wyoming flags return to full staff at sunset on April 26

CHEYENNE –The Vatican has announced that funeral services for His Holiness Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, April 25. In accordance with a Presidential Action, Governor Mark Gordon …

Simpson’s soaring sendoff

CHEYENNE – Since former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson died on March 14 at 93, admiration and remembrances have poured in from politicians, dignitaries and prominent figures around the country. …

Funds collected for local trooper's family

Donations are currently being collected for the Smith family through the Wyoming Highway Patrol Association

TORRINGTON – The Wyoming Highway Patrol Association recently issued a statement regarding an accident on February 12. The release further indicated Wyoming State Trooper Parker Smith responded …

Accident at Glendo Reservoir claims two

PLATTE COUNTY – On Saturday, February 15 at 9:56 a.m. the Platte County Sheriff’s Office received a report indicating a side-by-side vehicle had possibly gone through the ice at Glendo …

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Is the free-range knight in shining armor still out there? If not what happened? Did he fade away? Killed by mass extinction event, meteor maybe? Is he still there just in hiding?   A …
For the last few weeks, I have shared my opinion on local criminal justice cases in our community. I have shared my opinion and compared some difficult reads. But – my intention is to bring …
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The Hawk Springs Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department hosted the annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 19. Eggs were scattered throughout the town for multiple age groups of children to enjoy the …
LINGLE – In case you haven’t heard, a new business has sprouted up in the Lingle area. JACL Defense. The company, called “jackal” defense, is now offering basic self-defense …

EWC announces Fall Honor Roll

Eastern oming College named 122 students on the college’s Fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes full time students (12 or more credit hours) who achieved a 4.0 grade point average. To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5, but less than 4.0.

Set mostly in the early ‘90s, Where Heaven Meets Cheyenne tells the based-on-a-true story of four middle-class American families and how their unlikely fates intertwined through the tragedy of terminal cancer between Cheyenne, Albin and Chugwater. 

Chugwater native publishes book nationally

WHEATLAND –  On Saturday, 2008 Wheatland High School graduate Charles MacDuff “Charlie” Westerman will be at The Wanderer on Gilchrist for a sample reading of his new book, …

BLM’s Wheatland Corral improves rating in latest animal welfare program review

WHEATLAND – The Bureau of Land Management Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) team recently released its latest evaluation of the BLM High Plains District’s Wheatland Off-Range …

Lingle fire to host haunted house

Lingle – Wednesday evening, Lingle Town Council held their second bi-monthly meeting for October. The council began their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by approval of the …

Lingle council pays attention to trees

LINGLE – The Lingle Town Council met at the Community Center at 6 p.m. Wednesday for the mandatory discussion of weekly agenda items. Present at the meeting was mayor Micah Foster along …

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public notices
Public Notice No. 9314
PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday April 15, 2025 The Board of County Commissioners of Goshen County Wyoming met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 am at the Goshen County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ Chambers
Public Notice No. 9311
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m
Public Notice No. 9273
The Torrington City Council will hold a Budget Work Session on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Community Complex Conestoga Room located at 436 E 22nd Ave, Torrington, WY.
Public Notice No. 9310
PUBLIC NOTICE A Proposed four lot subdivision directly East of Torrington Golf Course on 15th Avenue will be considered by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on May21, at 6:30 PM
Public Notice No. 9309
PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday April 1, 2025 The Board of County Commissioners of Goshen County, Wyoming met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 am at the Goshen County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ Chambers with the following members present; Chairman Michael McNamee, Vice Chairman Justin Burkart, Commissioner Aaron Walsh, and Mary Feagler, County Clerk and Clerk of the Board.